ASCVD study: Care Champion Intervention
Official title Test 2 Treat: Can we Improve the Testing and Treatment of High Cholesterol in Patients Who Have Been Hospitalized for a Cardiac Event by Providing Education to Doctors and Patients?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06471036
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if teaching doctors and using a phone support program helps patients get their cholesterol under control after a heart attack or stroke.
- Who it's for
- People who have been hospitalized for a heart event, such as a heart attack or stroke.
- What's involved
- Participants will complete two short 15-minute phone surveys: one when they join and one at the end of the study.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 6 months and requires two phone calls.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years old
- Admitted with Type 1 NSTEMI or STEMI, and/or percutaneous coronary revascularization
- LDL-C level during admission ≥ 70 mg/dL
- Primary care clinician and/or cardiologist within the health system (and with access to the same EHR) who will manage the patient in the outpatient...
You likely can't join if
- Determined to be highly unlikely to survive and/or to continue follow-up in that health system for at least 6 months (including those on hospice or...
- Underwent CABG (would therefore be discharged from surgical service)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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